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WR08 ZLN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,551 mi
Last recorded68,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 ZLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 66,600 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,520 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,930 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,321 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,321 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,011 miles

E.M.L light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,001 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,837 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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WR08 ZLN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 ZLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR08 ZLN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 ZLN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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